I should add that I'm aware of NCRA's opinion, Public Advisory Opinion 38.

My issue is with the firm requiring the reporter to supply the audio, transcribed or not.

"I'd like to know the reason the attorney wants the recording.  What if the reporter doesn't use audio synch or a backup recording?  Assuming there's no law against it in your state, why doesn't the attorney just record it herself?"

Or himself?  Or herself/himself?

Tim,

These are just typical transcripts, but because this client often generates 0/4 when she does order, she expects free audio on the untranscribed depos.  And, the firm owner is very willing to provide the audio.  I'm inclined to ask not to be assigned to her depos because I don't want to do anything I feel is unethical.  If she gets it free, then so should the other side, right?  Where does that leave the reporter?  With no transcript and no chance of being paid for the audio. Not with this firm, anyway.  As far as I'm concerned, they can all bring their own audio equipment, or just videotape it.

>> If she gets it free, then so should the other side, right? <<

>> I'm inclined to ask not to be assigned to her depos because I don't want to do anything I feel is unethical. <<

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